No Hike In Bus Ticket Fares In Karnataka, Says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

The state government had increased the price of petrol by Rs 3 and diesel by Rs 3.50 on Saturday.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Monday clarified that there will be no hike in bus ticket fares in the state at present, while also defending the recent fuel price increase, stating that it is marginal and that fuel prices are still much lower than other southern and BJP-ruled states.

The state government had increased the price of petrol by Rs 3 and diesel by Rs 3.50 on Saturday.

Speaking to reporters at his official residence 'Krishna' here, he said that there is no price hike in RTC bus fare and that he will need to discuss the matter with the department concerned.